Murray Wood: The Saskatchewan farmer who heard a cry and reacted heroically
Murray wood says Cody Glenn came upon a horrific crash on a Saskatchewan highway and had to make a split-second decision...
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University of Saskatchewan exceeds $500 million fundraising campaign goal
The University of Saskatchewan has hit a significant milestone when it comes to raising money for the largest fundraising campaign in Saskatchewan's history. The school announced on Wednesday that it ...
Jun 18, 2025 University of Saskatchewan president Peter Stoicheff said the university is a global powerhouse and that its students deserve the best of the best to succeed. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Oilers fans in Sask. shocked and heartbroken after second straight Stanley Cup loss
Edmonton Oilers fans in Saskatoon were feeling heartbroken and dejected after their team lost to the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight year. After the Oilers tied the s...
Jun 18, 2025 Fans react to the Edmonton Oilers losing to the Florida Panthers in Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup final during an outdoor viewing party in Edmonton, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Cankerworms leaving some Saskatoon trees defoliated, but not dead
Some trees in Saskatoon are looking a little worse for wear due to the cankerworms that have been running rampant throughout the city this spring. Cate Francis, the City of Saskatoon's superintendent ...
Jun 17, 2025 Defoliated trees along Taylor Street in Saskatoon. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
SPSA says more than 350 'values' lost in Saskatchewan as fire ban lifted
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said on Monday that more than 350 structures and other items of value have been lost to wildfires in the province, and that number could rise to more than 500 ...
Jun 16, 2025 This screenshot from a video shows damage from the Wolf Fire to Denare Beach. (Brooke Kindel/Facebook)
Weekend rain helps firefighters battling flames in northern Saskatchewan
After weeks of battling intense wildfires in northern Saskatchewan, firefighters got some help from Mother Nature over the weekend. "We saw precipitation on all our fires this weekend, and that was gr...
Jun 16, 2025 Marlo Pritchard, president of the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, said on Monday that rain over the weekend helped firefighters battle the devastating blazes buring in northern parts of the province. (La Ronge Regional Fire Department/Facebook)
Wildfires leading to more challenges when buying property in northern Sask.
Some people might be having a tough time when it comes to trying to buy a new home or cabin because of the wildfires that have ravaged northern Saskatchewan in recent weeks. Because of the wildfires, ...
Jun 16, 2025 The wildfires in northern Saskatchewan are leading to some possible home buyers having to wait as insurance companies pause their sales amid the forest fire situation in northern Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM file photo)
Weaver Park dry storm pond aims to relieve stress around flooding
Flooding in older neighbourhoods in Saskatoon has been a problem the city is trying to remedy. The solution is building dry storm ponds, giant holes into which storm water will drain when there is a h...
Jun 14, 2025 Kids playing in the dry storm pond at Saskatoon's Weaver Park. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Sask. NDP critical of government's reverse on U.S. alcohol ban
The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) announced Tuesday that it will begin buying U.S. alcoholic beverages once again. "The action will allow SLGA to sell existing inventories of US-prod...
Jun 10, 2025 The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) announced on Tuesday morning that it would begin purchasing alcoholic beverages from the United States once again. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Candle Lake residents breathe sigh of relief after weekend rain
It was like winning the lottery for people in Candle Lake, as the skies finally opened up and dropped some rain on the community and the surrounding area, including the nearby Shoe Fire. The community...
Jun 09, 2025 Volunteer firefighters from Candle Lake Emergency Services and the Wildfire Response Team were treated to a pizza party on Sunday. (Resort Village of Candle Lake/Facebook)
Community heroes protect Wadin Bay from devastating wildfires
It's the type of heroic story usually only seen in the movies, but for a group of 20 people in Wadin Bay, north of La Ronge, it's reality. Wadin Bay is home to 30 residents, but in cottage season - th...
Jun 09, 2025 The fires at Wadin Bay (Kerry Wisser/Submitted)
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